Olympus LS-100 User Manual

MULTI-TRACK LINEAR PCM RECORDER

LS-100

Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder

User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder. Carefully read through this manual to ensure that you use the product properly and safely. Be sure to keep this manual on hand so that you can refer to it at any time. To ensure successful recording, perform a trial recording beforehand.

Preface

Description of This Manual

This manual is subject to change without notice. For the latest information such as the product name and

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model number, contact our customer support center.

The illustrations of LCD screens and the recorder in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this manual, contact our customer support center in case that you notice a questionable description, error, missing information or other point.

This manual is the copyrighted work of Olympus Corporation and Olympus Imaging Corporation. It is

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prohibited under the Copyright law to copy this manual or distribute the copy without permission.

We bear no responsibility for any damage, lost earnings, or claim from a third party incurred by improper

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use of the product.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

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IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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SD, SDHC, and SDXC are trademarks of SD Card Association.

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Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Corporation.

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The MP3 audio encoding technology is used in the product based on the license from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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The tuner, metronome, speech speed conversion, and key shifter technologies are realized

using "CRIWARE" from CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

All other brand names and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective owners.

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INDEX

Preface

Overview of Recorder

Startup

Recorder Mode

Multi-Track Mode

About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome

Menus

About the PC

For Quick Reference

P. 2

P.11

P. 21

P. 32

P. 53

P. 66

P.7 2

P.117

P.12 3

Table of Contents

Preface

Description of This Manual ••••••••••••••••• 2

Safety precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

Checking Accessories•••••••••••••••••••••• 10

Chapter 1 Overview of Recorder

Main Features ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12

Name of Each Part •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13

Connecting with External Devices•••••• 15

Let's use LS-100! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16

Recording Tips for Each Instrument •••• 18

Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone

Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20

Chapter 2 Startup

Power Supply ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 22

Inserting the battery •••••••••••••••••••••••••••22 Recharging the battery •••••••••••••••••••••••22

How to Use the POWER/

HOLD Switch •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25

Turning the power on •••••••••••••••••••••••••25 Turning the power off •••••••••••••••••••••••••25 Activating the hold mode •••••••••••••••••••26 Clearing the hold mode ••••••••••••••••••••••26

Initial Settings before Using

the Recorder •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 27

Setting the date and time

[Time & Date] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••27

How to set the voice guide ••••••••••••••••••28

Inserting and Removing the SD Card ••• 29

Inserting the SD card ••••••••••••••••••••••••••29 Removing the SD card ••••••••••••••••••••••••30

Operations on the Home Screen •••••••• 31

Chapter 3 Recorder Mode

What You Can Do in the

Recorder Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33

Recorder Mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••33

Files and Folders •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34

Before Recording ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 36

Recording •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 37

Normal Recording [Normal] •••••••••••••••••37 Overdubbing [Overdub] ••••••••••••••••••••••39 Play Sync [Play Sync] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••41 Voice Sync Recording [V-Sync. Rec] ••••••43 Recording using the metronome •••••••••44

Searching for files •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 45

Playback •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 46

Playback ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••46 Placing an index mark •••••••••••••••••••••••••48 Segment repeat playback ••••••••••••••••••••49

Erasing •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 50

Erasing a File ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••50 Partially erasing a file ••••••••••••••••••••••••••51

Chapter 4 Multi-Track Mode

What You Can Do in the

Multi-Track Mode •••••••••••••••••••••••• 54

Multi-Track Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••54

Files and Folders •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55

Creating a Multi-Track Project ••••••••••• 57

Erasing a Multi-Track Project/Track •••• 64

Erasing a project •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••64 Erase a track •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••64

Table of Contents

Chapter 5 About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome

Using the tuner ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 67

About the Lissajous measurement ••••• 69

Using the metronome ••••••••••••••••••••• 71

Chapter 6 Menus

How to set the menus ••••••••••••••••••••• 73

List of menus •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 75

Recording menu [Rec Menu] ••••••••••••• 80

Recording mode [Rec Mode] •••••••••••••••80 Microphone gain [Mic Gain] ••••••••••••••••81 Recording level [Rec Level] ••••••••••••••••••82 Input switch [Input Select] ••••••••••••••••••83 Microphone power source [Mic Power] •••84 Recording format[Rec Format] •••••••••••••85 Low cut filter [Low Cut Filter] •••••••••••••••86 Pre-recording [Pre-Recording] •••••••••••••87 Recording monitor [Rec Monitor] •••••••••88

Play menu [Play Menu] •••••••••••••••••••• 89

Play mode [Play Mode]••••••••••••••••••••••••89 Skip space [Skip Space] •••••••••••••••••••••••89

File menu [File Menu] ••••••••••••••••••••• 91

Erase lock [File Lock] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••91 File Move/Copy [Move/Copy] ••••••••••••••92 File divide [File Divide] ••••••••••••••••••••••••95 Property [Property] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••96 MP3 Convert [MP3 Convert] ••••••••••••••••96 CD write [CD Write] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••98 Bounce [Bounce] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••99

Metronome menu

[Metronome Menu] ••••••••••••••••••••101

Metronome [Metronome] •••••••••••••••••101

LCD/Sound menu

[LCD/Sound Menu] •••••••••••••••••••••103

Backlight [Backlight] •••••••••••••••••••••••••103

LED [LED] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 104 Beep sound [Beep] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 104 Language switch (Lang)

[Language (Lang)] •••••••••••••••••••••••••105 Voice guide [Voice Guide] •••••••••••••••••105 Intro play [Intro Play] •••••••••••••••••••••••• 106

Device menu [Device Menu] ••••••••••••107

Fn key setting [Fn. Setting] ••••••••••••••••107 Memory select [Memory Select] •••••••• 108 Sleep [Power Save] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••109 Time setting [Time & Date] ••••••••••••••••109 USB setting [USB Settings] ••••••••••••••••• 110 Setting reset [Reset Settings] ••••••••••••• 112 Format [Format] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••114 Memory information [Memory Info.] ••• 116 System information [System Info.] ••••••116

Chapter 7 About the PC

Using the recorder on your PC •••••••••118

The PC operating environment ••••••••••118 Connecting to your PC •••••••••••••••••••••• 119 Disconnecting from your PC ••••••••••••••120 Transferring voice files to your PC ••••••121 Using the recorder as a

USB microphone/speaker ••••••••••••••122 Using the recorder as an

external memory for your PC ••••••••• 122

Chapter 8 For Quick Reference

Alarm message list ••••••••••••••••••••••••124

Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••126

Accessories (optional) ••••••••••••••••••••129

Glossary •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••130

Specifications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••131

Technical assistance and support •••••136

Safety precautions

Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate the recorder safely and correctly. Be sure to keep this manual on hand so that you can refer to it at any time.

Important safety instructions

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Important safety instructions are indicated by

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symbols and text as shown below. Be sure to follow these instructions to protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property.

The meanings of the symbols are as shown

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below.

Danger

This sign indicates that incorrect handling could lead to serious danger causing death or severe injury.

Warning

This sign indicates that incorrect handling could lead to death or severe injury.

Caution

This sign indicates that incorrect handling could lead to injury or property damage.

Instructions for use

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Do not leave the product where it will be subject

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to high temperatures and/or humidity such as in a car parked in direct sunlight or at the seashore in summer.

Do not store the product in a humid or dusty

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place.

If the product gets wet, immediately wipe water

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off with a dry cloth. Especially avoid salt.

Do not use organic solvent such as alcohol or

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thinner for cleaning.

Do not place the product on or near a television

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set, refrigerator, or other electric appliance.

Ensure that no sand or mud gets on the product.

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Sand or mud may cause irreparable damage.

Do not apply strong vibration or shock to the

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product.

Do not use the product where it will get wet.

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Do not put a magnetic card (such as bank card)

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near the speaker or headphones. Data recorded in the magnetic card may be damaged.

When installing a tripod, rotate the screws on

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the tripod rather than the recorder.

Data recorded in the memory could be dam-

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aged or erased due to a wrong operation, device failure, repair or other cause. It is recommended to save important data in the hard disk of your PC or other media for backup.

Olympus bears no liability for any damage or lost

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earnings incurred by data loss due to a failure, repair by a third party not certified by Olympus, or other reason.

Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is

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erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of the recorder or PC.

Recorded contents can be used for personal use

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only. It is prohibited by the Copyright law to use copyrighted work for other purposes without permission from the owner.

Safety precautions

Recorder

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Warning

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Do not use the product where there

may be flammable or explosive gas in the air.

Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion.

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Do not use or store the product for a

long time where there is a lot of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or steam.

Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock.

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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify

the product.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or injury.

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Do not touch the operating AC adapter or

the recharging battery for a long time.

The AC adapter and battery become hot during recharge. Touching these for a long time could cause a low temperature burn.

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Always use the dedicated Olympus

lithium ion battery and AC adapter.

Using another product could cause a fire or electric shock due to heat generation, deformation or other reason. In addition, the recorder or power supply could fail or an unexpected accident could occur. Note that damage caused by using an uncertified product will not be compensated for.

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If the product falls into water or if water,

metal or a flammable foreign object gets into the product, perform the following steps:

Immediately remove the battery.

Contact your dealer or the Olympus

Service Station for service. Continuing to use it could cause a fire or electric shock.

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Do not insert a card other than SD,

SDHC or SDXC card into the recorder.

If you accidentally insert such a card, do not try to forcibly remove it but contact our repair center or service station.

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Do not operate the product while driving a

vehicle (such as bicycle, motorbike or car).

Doing so could cause a traf fic accident.

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Do not leave the product within the

reach of infants or children.

When using the product near them, take extra care and do not carelessly leave the product unattended. Children cannot understand warnings and cautions. In addition, the following accidents could happen:

– Accidentally wrap the headphone cord

around the neck and suffocate

– Perform a wrong operation, causing injury

or electric shock

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Avoid using the product in an airplane,

hospital, or other place where use of electric devices is restricted. Or, follow the instructions given at the site.

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When carrying the recorder by a strap,

ensure that it does not get caught on other items.

Caution

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Do not turn the volume up before start-

ing operation.

Doing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss.

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Stop using the product if you notice

an abnormality such as unusual odor, abnormal sound, or smoke.

Continuing to use the product could cause a fire or burn. Immediately remove the bat tery carefully not to get burned and contact your dealer, our repair center or service station (Do not touch the bat tery with bare hands when removing it. In addition, remove the battery outdoors away from combustible materials).

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Do not leave the product where it will

be subject to high temperatures.

Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fire.

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Do not touch the metal part of the

product for a long time when the ambient temperature is low.

Do ing s o co uld dam age you r ski n. Avo id touching the product with bare hands if possible and use gloves or other protective gear at low temperatures.

Safety precautions

▌Battery

Danger

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Do not put the battery near fire.

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Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it.

Doing so could cause a fire, blowout or ignition.

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Do not directly solder, deform, modify or disassemble the battery.

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Do not connect the positive and negative terminals.

Doing so could cause heat generation, electric shock or fire.

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When carrying or storing the battery,

always put it into the case to protect the terminals. Do not carry or store it with a key chain or other metal item.

Doing so could cause heat generation, electric shock or fire.

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Do not directly connect the battery

to the power outlet or the slot of car cigarette lighter.

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Do not use or leave the battery at a

place with high temperatures such as under direct sunlight, in the car in the hot sun, or near a heater.

Doing so could cause a fire, burn or injury due to liquid leak, heat generation, blowout or other reason.

Warning

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Do not touch or hold the battery with

wet hands.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure.

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Do not use a battery whose package is

scratched or damaged.

Doing so could cause a blowout or heat generation.

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Do not leave the battery within the

reach of infants or children.

They could swallow the battery. If this happens,

immediately consult with a doctor.

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If you notice an abnormality such as

abnormal sound, abnormally high temperature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps:

Immediately remove the battery carefully.

Contact your dealer or the Olympus

Service Station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire or burn.

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Do not soak the battery in freshwater or

seawater or let the terminals get wet.

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Stop using the battery if you notice

discoloration, deformation, or other abnormality.

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If recharging is not complete after the

specified recharging time, stop recharging.

Caution

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Using an unauthorized battery could

cause an explosion (or blowout). Dispose of the used battery according to “Disposal of rechargeable battery” (☞ P.9) in this manual.

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Do not apply a strong shock to the

battery or throw it.

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When using the battery for the first time

or after not using it for a long time, be sure to recharge it before use.

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The battery has a fixed durability. If

the battery quickly runs out even after being recharged under specified conditions, replace it with a new one.

▌AC adapter

Warning

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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify

the AC adapter.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or injury.

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Do not use the AC adapter near flam-

mable gas or material (such as petrol, benzin or thinner).

Doing so could cause an explosion, fire or burn.

Safety precautions

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Do not short-circuit the positive and the

negative terminals of the plug.

Doing so could cause a fire, burn or electric shock.

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If the interior is exposed due to being

dropped or damaged, perform the following steps:

Do not touch the exposed interior. Doing

so could cause an electric shock, burn or injury.

Immediately pull out the power supply

plug from the outlet, being careful not to receive an electric shock, burn or injury.

Contact your dealer or service station for

service. Leaving it could cause a fire or burn.

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If the AC adapter falls into water or if

water, metal or a flammable foreign object enters into the product, perform the following steps:

Pull out the power supply plug from the

outlet.

Contact your dealer or service station for

service. Continuing to use it could cause a fire or electric shock.

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If you notice an abnormality such as

abnormal sound, abnormally high temperature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps:

Immediately remove the battery carefully

Contact your dealer or service station for

service. Leaving it could cause a fire or burn.

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Do not pull out the power supply plug

from the outlet when not in use.

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Do not damage the power supply cord.

Do not pull the cord to remove the power

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supply plug from the outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the cord.

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Do not place the cord near a heater.

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Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock.

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▌Disposal of rechargeable battery

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Used rechargeable

batteries are valuable resources. When you dispose of a recharge-

Li-ion 00

able battery, insulate the positive and negative terminals with tape or other material and bring them into your nearest shop that accepts rechargeable batteries for recycling purposes.

For details, visit the Web site of JBRC (http://www.jbrc.com).

▌XLR/standard phone combo jack

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Do not remove or insert the XLR/stan-

dard phone combo jack while the recorder is recording or in stand-by for recording. Doing so could result in a large noise, possibly causing a hearing problem or hearing loss.

Caution

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Do not touch or hold the AC adapter

with wet hands.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure.

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Do not use the AC adapter at a voltage

other than the indicated supply voltage.

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Do not insert a dusty power supply plug into the outlet.

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Do not use the AC adapter when the

power supply plug is not completely inserted into the outlet.

▌Notes on the external CD/DVD drive

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Please note that Olympus does not

guarantee to customers the operation of a CD/DVD drive. In addition, owing to changes to each manufacturer's specifications, the CD/DVD drive may no longer be recognized properly in some cases.

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Be sure to operate an external CD/DVD drive using an AC power supply. Write operations will not be stable if the CD/DVD drive is run from the recorder's power supply

Checking Accessories

The accessories shown below come with the purchased product. Contact your dealer if any accessory is missing or damaged.

Recorder

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Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

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Warranty differs depending on purchase location. Warranty card may not be included.

Strap

USB cable

Lithium ion battery

(LI-50B)

USB AC adapter

(A514)

USB conversion

connector

The AC plug is included.

Manual

How to attach the strap

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Chapter 1

Overview of Recorder

Main Features

High performance directional stereo microphone and quality amplifier circuit

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The newly designed stereo condenser microphone enables you to record live quality sound. Our devotion

to circuit design has realized separation of audio and system boards and independent power supplies to each board, and consequently, achieves a low noise and a high S/N ratio. Supporting the minimum

Main Features

frequency characteristic of 20 Hz, this recorder can reproduce the low frequency band much better than conventional models. In addition, the design, which is highly resistant to sound pressure, with the upper limit of 140dBSPL, enables you to record loud rock music without sound distortion.

▌Linear PCM 96kHz/24bit recording

The supported recording format is the linear PCM format with a sampling rate of 96 kHz and a bit count of

24 bits. High-resolution recording superior to music CD (44.1kHz/16bit) has been realized.

Multi-

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The Multi-Track recording mode allows you to separately record instruments and voice and then edit

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XLR (24V/48V phantom power supply support)/ Standard phone combo jack

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This recorder suppor ts overdubbing, synchronization (playing and recording at the same time) and voice

Track recording and editing

and overlay each track. Up to eight tracks can be edited and played at the same time. You can also easily create music tunes.

XLR (24V/48V phantom power supply support)/ Standard phone combo jack

Standard combo jack combined with a XLR external phone connector with phantom power supply support. Phantom power can be deactivated and is capable of operating at both 24V and 48V, and designed to reduce noise also when using extension cables.

Support for a variety of recording formats

synchronization recording in addition to the normal mode (usual recording). You can use this recorder in a wide range of applications such as field recording or when practicing an instrument.

Tuner function

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This recorder has a mode that supports tuning of guitar and bass guitar in addition to the basic chromatic

tuner. The reference tone “A” can be fine-tuned using the calibration function.

Metronome function

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The metronome can be used as a rhythm guide during recording or when practicing an instrument.

Lissajous measurement function

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This function detects the phase difference between the right and left microphones and the sound source.

You can fine-tune their position and angle by checking the Lissajous waveform shown on the display.

Key shift to change octave

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The octave of the sound source recorded in the Multi-Track Mode can be adjusted with the key shift

function.

Audio CD output function

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By connecting an external USB CD drive and the recorder, you can directly write recorded files into a CD.

MP3 conversion function

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The recorded PCM (WAV) data can be converted into an MP3 file in the recorder. This enables you to

manage data in the easy-to-use format when writing it into a CD or attaching it to email.

Name of Each Part

PEAK display lamp (L/R)

Display (LCD panel)

button (Home)

button (List)

button (Menu)

buttons

(F1/F2/F3)

button

button (Confirm)

button

−

button

Built-in stereo microphone (L/R)

REC LEVEL

These two dials can be used to adjust the recording levels of the left and right channels.

button

Recording indicator

REC button STOP button

ERASE button

PLAY button

dial

Name of Each Part

Built-in monaural speaker

Tripod hole

Name of Each Part

Battery/SD card cover

Lock switch

Battery slot

SD card slot

VOLUME

(microphone/line input)

XLR Power

dial

jack

EAR

jack

MIC

switch (L)

switch (R)

XLR/standard phone combo jack (L)

Power/hold switch

REMOTE

(Remote control)

USB

jack

terminal

Strap hook

XLR/standard phone combo jack (R)

Connecting with External Devices

Connect commercially available external devices suitable for your situation.

Headphone

Connecting with External Devices

Mixer

ø3.5 mm

Stereo

ø3.5 mm

Microphone

ø3.5 mm

Remote control

To REMOTE jack

To EAR jack

To MIC jack

ø6.3 mm

CD drive

To USB terminal

To XLR/standard phone combo jack

XLR connector

Microphone

Instrument

Let's use LS-100!

Recorder Mode

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Let's use LS-100!

Band practice

Concert

Solo practice

See page 32 for details.

Overdubbing

▌

Record your singing while listening to a recording of instruments. Dub over the previous recording to create a new file.

See page 39 for details.

Let's use LS-100!

Multi-Track Mode

▌

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Record and edit each sound source separately, and mix them into a single file.

Save as a single file.

Let's use LS-100!

See page 53 for details.

Tuner/Lissajous/Metronome Mode

▌

Control your tempo with the metronome.

Perform accurate tuning according to the type of instrument.

See page 66 for details.

Check the Lissajous waveform to determine the best position for microphones.

Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Recorder position examples

▌

Voice

Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Position the recorder slightly away from the singer's face. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the filter settings.

If breathing noises are audible

Piano

When recording the sound of a grand piano, position the recorder pointing to the center of the open lid. To record acousmato as well, move the recorder slightly away to get a richer sound.

Point to the open lid

Wind instrument

Position the recorder pointing to the center of the so-called "bell." If breathing noises are audible, move the recorder slightly away from the center of the pavillon.

Adjust sound by moving the recorder away from the center.

If breathing noises are audible

String instrument

When recording the sound of a string instrument such as a violin, position the recorder slightly away from the upper part of the instrument, pointing to the f-hole of the body.

Point to the f-hole

Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Acoustic guitar

Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away from the sound hole of the guitar.For a rhythm guitar, keep a certain distance from the main body of the guitar. For solo or melody-focused music, move the recorder closer to the main body of the guitar during recording.

Move the recorder slightly away from

Hard sharp sound

Round harmonic sound

the sound hole.

Hall

Place the recorder on the center line of the stage, with players also facing the direction of the microphone. Then, fix the recorder with a tripod or other tool before starting recording.

Orchestra, big band, choir, etc...

Electric guitar

To record sound directly from the speaker of a guitar amplifier, position the recorder slightly away from the speaker, pointing to the center of the speaker cone paper. To record sound from two speakers in stereo,

position the recorder slightly away from the center between the left and right speakers. To record sound in mono, position the recorder slightly away from the center of the speaker cone paper.

Guitar amplifier

Speaker

Guitar amplifier

Speaker

Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply

The guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and other instruments can be directly connected to the XLR/ standard phone combo jack. Some settings are required when connecting a microphone that needs the phantom power supply, such as a condenser microphone.

Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply

Connecting the instruments

▌

Connect a monaural instrument to the XLR/standard phone combo jack (L).

Connect a stereo output instrument such as a keyboard to both the XLR/standard phone combo jacks (L) and (R).

Connecting the microphone

▌

Connect the dynamic or condenser microphone to the XLR/standard phone combo jack (L) or (R). If the phantom power supply is required, slide the XLR Power switch to [ON] on the XLR/standard phone combo jack to which the microphone is connected.

Notes

Operation will be unavailable during recording.

•

The recording function will be unavailable for three seconds after the XLR Power switch is turned on.

•

For details on the settings, refer to "Microphone power source [Mic Power]" (☞ P. 8 4).

•

Slide the XLR Power switch to [OFF] if the condenser microphone that needs the phantom power

•

supply is not connected.

XLR/standard phone combo jack

The XLR/standard phone combo jacks of the recorder support the XLR type and standard type plugs.

Standard type (unbalanced) XLR type

Chapter 2

Startup

Power Supply

Inserting the battery

Use one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). Other batteries are not supported.

Power Supply

Slide the lock switch to [OPEN] to

open the battery cover.

Insert the battery.

Recharging the battery

Connecting the recorder to the

▌

USB AC adapter for recharge

Connect the USB cable to the USB

terminal of the AC adapter.

Connect the AC cable to the AC

adapter and the AC adapter to the household power supply outlet.

Insert the battery so that the direction

•

of the arrow (label) on the recorder matches the direction of the arrow on the battery.

Close the battery cover.

After closing the battery cover, slide

•

the lock switch to [LOCK].

Connect the USB cable to the USB

terminal of the recorder.

The PEAK display lamp (R) lights up in

•

orange and recharging starts.

Power Supply

▌Connecting the recorder to a PC with the USB cable for recharge

Notes

When the unit's [USB Class] is set to [Composite]

•

with the [USB setting], charging will not start (☞ P. 110).

Stop or turn off the recorder before connecting

•

the USB cable.

Start up the PC.

Connect the USB cable to the USB

port on the PC.

Connect the USB cable to the USB

terminal of the recorder.

Battery indicator

The battery indicator on the display changes as described below according to the remaining battery level.

When [ ] appears on the display,

•

recharge the battery as soon as possible. When the battery runs out, [

[Battery low] are displayed and operation stops.

The battery indicator repeatedly appears

•

during recharge.

] and

Power Supply

The PEAK display lamp (R) lights up in

•

orange and recharging starts.

Power Supply

Notes

Always use the dedicated USB cable that is

•

provided. Do not use a cable from another manufacturer. Doing so could cause a failure.In addition, do not connect the dedicated cable to

another manufacturer’s product. Carefully insert the battery facing the right direc-

•

Power Supply

tion.

Be sure to turn off the recorder before replacing

•

the battery. If the battery is removed while the recorder is operating, a failure could occur (For example, the recorder may become unable to play files).

You may have to reset the time if the battery is

•

removed from the recorder for 15 minutes or if the battery is repeatedly removed and inserted at short intervals (☞ P.27).

Remove the battery if the recorder is not to be

•

used for a long time.

When you need a new battery, always purchase

•

the Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). Do not use a cable from another manufacturer. Doing so could cause a failure.

When recharging the battery, turn on the PC

•

and connect the recorder using the USB cable. The battery is not recharged if the PC is off or in the standby, hibernation or auto-power-off mode.

Do not use the USB hub to connect to the PC

•

when recharging the battery.

The battery indicator shows [<] when recharg-

•

ing is complete (Recharging time: about three hours*).

* This is the approximate time when recharg-

ing an empty battery to the full level at the room temperature.The recharging time varies depending on the remaining battery level, recharging state and other factors.

If [;] or [=] is displayed, the battery cannot be

•

recharged. The ambient temperature must be between 5 C and 35 C to recharge the battery.

[;]: The ambient temperature is too low. [=]: The ambient temperature is too high.

If the battery runs out very quickly even after

•

being recharged to the full level, replace it with a new one.

Securely insert the USB connector all the way in.

•

The USB connector must be properly connected to operate normally.

Recharging

▌

Discharge:

Because the lithium ion battery has self-discharge characteristics, recharge the attached lithium ion battery before using the product for the first time.

Operating temperature:

The battery is a chemical product. Although the battery performance varies even if the battery is used in the recommended temperature range, this variation is not a failure.

Recommended temperature range:

When operating the recorder: 0 to 42 C When recharging: 5 to 35 C When storing the recorder for a long time: –20

to 30 C

Using the battery outside the above temperature range could cause performance deterioration or a shorter period of durability. If the recorder is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery prior to storage to prevent liquid leak or rust.

A new battery or a battery that has not been

•

used for a long time (one month or more) may not completely recharge due to the nature of lithium ion batteries. In such a case, repeatedly recharge and discharge the batteries a few times.

Dispose of the battery according to applicable

•

laws.When disposing of the battery without completely discharging it, insulate the battery terminals with tape or take other measures to prevent short-circuiting.

When the unit's [USB Class] is set to [Composite]

•

with the [USB setting], charging will not start (☞ P. 110).

If the battery runs out and you cannot change

•

the USB settings, connect the recorder via USB while pressing and holding the STOP button for around 10 seconds until a logo appears on the display. The setting will switch automatically to Storage allowing you to recharge the recorder (☞ P. 110).

For customers in Germany:

Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

How to Use the POWER/HOLD Switch

Turning the power on

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.

The home screen appears.

•

Sleep mode

If the recorder remains stopped for 10 minutes or more (initial setting), the display turns off and the recorder enters the sleep (power-saving) mode (

To clear the sleep mode, slide the power/ hold switch in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on again.

☞

P.1 0 9) .

Turning the power off

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the arrow direction and keep it for one second or more.

The existing data or the settings for each mode

•

are retained even after the power is turned off.

How to Use the POWER/HOLD Switch

Activating the hold mode

In the hold mode, the recorder remains active but does not accept button operations. This allows you to safely carry the recorder

because the recorder does not operate even

How to Use the POWER/HOLD Switch

if a button is accidentally pressed in your bag. This mode also prevents the recorder from accidentally stopping during recording.

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to [HOLD].

[HOLD] appears on the display.

•

Clearing the hold mode

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to position A.

Notes

If a button is pressed in the hold mode, the

•

PEAK display lamp (R) flashes in orange but the recorder does not operate.

If the hold mode is activated during playing (or

•

recording), the recorder continues to play (record) sound (The recorder stops when playback ends or when recording ends owing to the memory becoming full).

Initial Settings before Using the Recorder

2 3

Setting the date and time [Time & Date]

When the date and time are set, the recording time information is automatically recorded for each file. Set the date and time in advance for easy management of recorded files.

When the recorder is turned on in the following cases, [Set time & date] is displayed.Set the clock according to the procedure below, beginning with step 1.

When using the recorder for the first time.

•

When inserting the battery after not using the recorder for a long time.

•

When the clock has not been set.

•

Select the setting item by pressing the

9/0

Select the item you want to set from "Year", "Month",

•

"Day", "Hour", and "Minute" so that the item flashes.

Select the current date or time by pressing the

+/−

button.

Initial Settings before Using the Recorder

Repeat to select the next setting item with the

•

9/0

with the +/− button.

Press the OK button to complete setting.

button and select the current date or time

The recorder clock starts operating from the set date

•

and time. Press the OK button in synchronization with the time signal or other clock.

Initial Settings before Using the Recorder

When you set “Hour” or “Minute”, the time

•

display format switches between the

12-hour format and the 24-hour format

Initial Settings before Using the Recorder

every time the F2 button is pressed.

Example: 10:38 p.m.

10:38 p.m.

(initial value)

When you set “Year”, “Month”, or “Day”, the

•

display order switches every time the F2 button is pressed.

Example: March 24, 2012

2012 March 24 (initial value)

March 24, 2012

24 March 2012

22:38

How to set the voice guide

After the clock is set, the message [Turn off the voice guide if you do not need it] is played and [Voice Guide] (☞ P.105) is

displayed. Select [Off] when you do not need the voice guide.

The recorder is ready to use when the date/

•

time and voice guide settings are complete. For how to use the recorder, refer to "Let's

use LS-100!" (☞ P.16 -17 ).

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

Inserting the SD card

“SD” in this manual refers to SD, SDHC and SDXC. Commercially-available SD cards can be used in this recorder.

Slide the lock switch to [OPEN]

when the recorder is stopped and open the SD card cover.

Insert the SD card.

Close the SD card cover.

After closing the SD card cover, slide

•

the lock switch to [LOCK].

When the SD card is inserted, the

•

recording media switching screen appears.

To record data in the SD card,

select [Ye s] by pressing the +/− button.

Press the OK button to complete

setting.

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

Terminal surface

Insert the SD card with the terminal

•

face facing up, as shown in the figure.

If the SD card is inserted in the wrong

•

direction or at an angle, the contact face may be damaged or the SD card may get stuck.

Recording cannot start unless the SD

•

card is inserted all the way in.

Notes

The recording medium can be switched to the

•

built-in memory (☞ P.

The recorder may not recognize an SD card

•

formatted (initialized) on a PC or other device. Be sure to format your SD card on this recorder (☞ P. 114).

108).

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

Removing the SD card

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

Press the SD card all the way into the recorder and slowly pull it out.

If [SD card] is selected in [Memory Select],

•

the [Internal memory selected] message is displayed.

SD card

If the SD card is in the write protection mode, the [SD card locked] message is displayed.Clear write protection before inserting the card.

When the write protection switch is set to [LOCK], recording or other operations cannot be performed.

LOCK

Notes

When you remove the SD card, it may swiftly

•

pop out if you suddenly take away your finger that was pushing the SD card or push the SD card out by flipping it.

The recorder may not correctly recognize some

•

SD, SDHC or SDXC cards depending on the manufacturer or card type due to compatibility.

Be sure to read the attached SD card manual

•

before use.

If the SD card is not recognized, remove the SD

•

card and then insert it again to see if the recorder recognizes it.

The processing speed may become lower de-

•

pending on the type of SD card. The processing performance may deteriorate if the SD card is repeatedly written to or deleted. In such a case, initialize the SD card again (☞ P.114).

For the SD cards certified according to our

•

standards, refer to the support page on our Web site: http://olympus-europa.com/

Although the manufacturers and types of SD cards whose operation we have certified are listed on our Web site, operation of these SD cards is not guaranteed. Note that it may become impossible to correctly recognize a listed card due to specification changes by the manufacturer or other reason.

Operations on the Home Screen

When the recorder is turned on, the home screen appears.This recorder has the following five modes. Each mode can be accessed from the home screen. For each mode, refer to the relevant page.

[Recorder]☞ P. 3 3

Normal, overdubbing , synchronization and voice synchronization recording are supported.

Operations on the Home Screen

Select a mode

Go to each mode

[Multitrack]☞ P. 5 4

You can create a file overlaying instruments and voice.

[Tu ne r]☞ P. 6 7

Use this function to tune your instrument.

[Metronome]☞ P. 71

This recorder has a metronome function.

[Lissajous]☞ P. 6 9

Use this function to detect and measure the phase difference between the microphone and the sound source.

Chapter 3

Recorder Mode

What You Can Do in the Recorder Mode

Recorder Mode

This recorder has four recording modes: [Normal], [Overdub], [Play Sync], and [V-Sync. Rec].You can select the appropriate mode for a wide range of recordings, such as recording of

musical performances and field recording.

Normal

▌

This is the normal mode of recording.

Usage Example:

Overdub

▌

In this mode, you can easily dub over a previously recorded file.

Usage Example:

Play Sync

▌

This mode allows you to record only the input sound (of musical instruments, etc.) that is being played along with the playback of a previously recorded file.

Usage Example:

Recording

Play Sync

Playback

wav

V-Sync. Rec

▌

In this mode, recording starts automatically when a sound louder than the set voice sync level is detected.

Usage Example:

What You Can Do in the Recorder Mode

Recording

Playback

Recording Recording

standby

Recording

001

002

003

004

005

006

007

999

Files and Folders

Folders

▌

In the recorder mode, the recording folders [Folder A] through [Folder E] are available.

001

Files and Folders

LS-100

* Any files or folders directly under the [Recorder] folder will not be displayed on this recorder.

Selecting folders and files

▌

Recorder

MTR

Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

Folder E

Home Screen [Recorder] Folder List Screen

002

003

004

005

006

007

999

File List Screen

•••

}

{

•••

}

{

•••

Files and Folders

File Screen

▌

Limiter/Compressor

Input source

Memory

Recording format

Folder

Current file number/

Total number of files in the folder

Memory status bar/

Playback position bar

V-Sync.

Recording level meter

Function guide

File name

▌

Mic gain

Low cut filter

Remaining battery

File name

File lock

Recorder status indicator

[K] Recording [

] Recording standby

≠

] Stopping

[

[•] Playing back [ß] Fast-forwarding

] Rewinding

[

™

Elapsed recording/ playback time

Remaining time for recording/File length

Files and Folders

User ID:

This is the user ID of this device.

Recording date:

The date of recording is represented by 6 digits. Ex: "120201" represents February 1st of 2012.

File number:

A serial number automatically assigned by a

Digital Voice Recorder.

Extension:

File extensions indicate the recording format.

• Linear PCM format .wav

• MP3 format .mp3

Before Recording

To achieve a good recording quality, it is important to properly adjust the settings, including the [Mic Gain] of the input source (☞ P. 81) and the [Rec Level] (☞ P. 82).

Adjusting the recording level properly

▌

Recorded sound will be distorted if the recording level meter swings all the way to the right, or the PEAK indicator lights in orange. Adjust the recording level so that the recording level meter

does not exceed [-6dB].

Before Recording

Press the REC button to enter the

recording standby mode.

The recording indicator and [≠] on

•

the display will flash, and the device enters the recording standby mode.

Adjust the recording level with the

REC LEVEL dial.

The level meter is maxed out (the sound will be distorted).

Adjust the

•

the sound source.

The REC LEVEL dial can separately adjust the

•

level of the input source for the L/R channels. The larger the number is, the higher the recording level is, and the more the level meter is pushed further to the right.

Recording when the level meter is way past the

•

peak may result in noise, even if the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] or [Limiter On] (☞ P. 82). Make a test recording to see if the recording level is set properly.

REC LEVEL

dial according to

Recording

Before starting to record, select a folder from [Folder A] through [Folder E]. We recommend that you selectively use the folders to organize your recordings based on their contents.

Normal Recording [Normal]

Select a folder for recording.

Press the REC button to enter the

recording standby mode.

Press the REC button to start

recording.

[K] appears on the display, and

•

recording starts.

b c

Recording folder

Elapsed recording time

Memory status bar

Recording format

Remaining time for recording

Recording level meter

Press the STOP button to stop

recording.

Recording

Adjust the recording level.

Adjust the

•

the sound source.

REC LEVEL

dial according to

Adjust the recording level.

Recording

Pausing the recording

▌

Press the REC button during recording.

Recording

[≠] will appear on the display.

•

The recording standby mode will be

•

released after two hours, and the recorder will enter the stop mode.

To resume recording, press the REC button

•

again.

Listening to the sound being

▌

recorded (Recording monitor)

Connect headphones to the EAR jack of the recorder, and you can listen to what is being recorded. The monitoring volume can be adjusted with the VOLUME dial.

Please set the [Rec Monitor] to [On]

•

beforehand (☞ P. 8 8) .

Notes

To protect your ears, turn the volume down to [0]

•

before putting on the headphones.

To avoid feedback, do not bring the headphones

•

near the microphone during recording.

Changing the monitoring volume does not

•

affect the recording level or the mic gain.

Dividing a file while recording

▌

Be sure to assign the [DIVIDE] function to the Fn

•

button in advance (☞ P.1 07 ).

Please set in advance the [Rec Format] to [PCM],

•

and the recording rate to [48 kHz] or [44.1 kHz] ( ☞ P. 8 5 ) .

Set [Rec Mode] to [Normal] ( ☞ P. 8 0).

•

At the position where you want to divide the file, press the Fn(DIVIDE) button.

Recording will continue uninterrupted.

•

The maximum number of files that can be

•

stored in the [RECORDER] folder is 999. If there are already more than 998 files, file division will not be possible. If you have already reached the limit, calculate the number of times you will divide the file and delete the files that you do not need ( ☞ P.50) or move them to other folders ( ☞ P.92) beforehand to make space.

Recording

Overdubbing [Overdub]

In this mode, you can easily dub over a previously recorded file. This is handy when you create music or practice musical instruments, since it allows you to dub a new track over a file that is being played back.

Usage Example

▌

File 1

Playback

Record the bass while listening to the playback.

Drums

Recording

Play

The new file after dubbing

Original File

You can dub a new track over sound sources that have been recorded part by part. Therefore, this mode lets you enjoy building a song by gradually adding parts, such as drums, base, guitar, and vocal.

Recording and playback in the Over Dub mode are available only when the PCM

•

[44.1kHz/16bit] recording format is used.

File 2

File 1

*The original File 1 used for playback is kept as it was.

Bass

Drums + Bass

Drums

Recording

Set the [Rec Mode

(☞ P. 80)

Connect headphones to the EAR

Recording

jack of the recorder.

The file to be dubbed over will be

•

played back through the EAR jack.

Select a file to dub over (☞

45).

Press the PLAY button to start

playback.

] to [Overdub]

P. 34,

Adjust the recording level.

Adjust the recording level to balance it

•

with the playback file.

Press the REC button to start

recording.

Playback will start from the beginning

•

of the file.

Recording of the input sound

•

and playback of the file will start simultaneously.

a b

Level of the input sound to be

recorded

Level of the output sound that is

being played back

Overdubbing file number

Total number of files in the folder

Recording level meter

Press the REC button to enter the

recording standby mode.

Playback of the file will continue.

•

Press the STOP button to stop

recording.

Notes

Dubbed files will be saved with different names.

•

By stopping the playback file you will also stop

•

the recording file.

Recording

Play Sync [Play Sync]

The Play Sync mode allows you to record only the input sound that is being played along with the playback of a previously recorded file.

Usage Example

▌

File 1

Playback

Record the vocal part in sync with the playback of recorded

band performance.

Instruments

Recording

Sing

A new file recorded in sync with the instruments.

Original File

You can record your part while listening to the playback of a different part for reference. This is ideal for practicing your part, since it lets you check the pitch and tempo on the recorded file.

Recording and playback in the Play Sync mode are available only when the PCM

•

[44.1kHz/16bit] recording format is used.

File 2

File 1

Vocal

Instruments

Recording

Set the [Rec Mode] to [

Sync] (☞

Connect headphones to the EAR

Recording

jack of the recorder.

The file for sync recording will be

•

played back through the EAR jack.

Select a file for sync recording (☞ P. 34,

45).

Press the PLAY button to start

playback.

P. 80)

Play

Adjust the recording level.

Adjust the recording level to balance it

•

with the playback file.

Press the REC button to start

recording.

Playback will start from the beginning

•

of the file.

a b

Level of the input sound to be

recorded

Level of the output sound that is

being played back

Recording level meter

Press the STOP button to stop

recording.

Press the REC button to enter the

recording standby mode.

Playback of the file will continue.

•

Note

By stopping the playback file you will also stop

•

the recording file.

Recording

Voice Sync Recording [V-Sync. Rec]

Voice sync recording is a feature that automatically starts a recording when the recorder detects a sound louder than the voice sync level (detection level) setting; when the sound level decreases, recording stops automatically.

Set the

Rec]

Press the REC button to enter the

recording standby mode.

Press the

adjust the voice sync level.

[Rec Mode] to [

(☞

P. 80).

9/0

V-Sync.

Voice sync indicator

Recording level meter

button to

Press the

start recording.

The recorder will enter the recording

•

standby mode. [Standby] will flash in the display, and the recording indicator light will flash.

When the recorder receives an input

•

at or above the voice sync level, it automatically starts a recording.

Voice sync recording stops

automatically.

If [Mode] setting of the [V-Sync. Rec]

•

is set to [One time], the recorder will close the file after recording, and enter the recording stop mode (☞ P. 80).

If [Mode] setting of the [V-Sync. Rec]

•

is set to [Continuous], the recorder will close the file after recording, and enter the recording standby mode. Upon detecting a sound, it will start recording in a new file (☞ P. 80).

To manually stop the voice sync

•

recording, press the STOP button.

REC button again to

Recording

The voice sync level will be shown in

•

15 steps on the display.

The higher the value, the more

•

sensitive and easily activated the recorder becomes; at a higher setting, even a small sound will activate recording.

Recording

Recording using the metronome

You can use the metronome to help you keep accurate tempo during recording.

Set

Recording

[REC Mode] to [

(☞ P. 80).

Set

[Metronome Menu] to [On]

(☞ P. 101).

Select [Setting] and set [Display] to [On] (☞ P. 101).

You can change the tempo and

•

pattern of the metronome in [Setting] in [Metronome Menu].

Connect headphones to the EAR jack of the recorder.

Press the REC button to enter the recording standby mode.

Adjust the recording level.

Normal

You can adjust the tempo of the

•

metronome by pressing the +/ button.

Press the REC button to start

recording.

If you have set [Countdown],

•

]

recording starts when the metronome reaches the set count after starting.

The sound of the metronome will not

•

be recorded.

Press the STOP button to stop

recording.

When you stop recording, the

•

metronome will stop as well.

Important Notes on Recording

▌

When you have an SD card inserted in the

•

recorder, make sure to check if your memory selection is set to [Internal memory] or [SD card] (☞ P. 108).

To prevent losing the beginning of your record-

•

ing, make sure the recording indicator is lit before recording.

When the remaining recording time is down to

•

60 seconds, the PEAK indicator light (R) starts flashing; as the time winds down (to 30 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.), the light starts to flash faster.

No more recordings can be made when [Folder

•

full] appears. Select another folder, or delete unnecessary files before continuing to record (☞ P. 50).

No more recordings can be made when

•

[Memory full] appears. Delete unnecessary files before continuing to record (☞ P. 50).

The performance of the recording medium may

•

decrease after repeated writing and erasing. When this occurs, try formatting the recording medium (☞ P.

114 ).

Searching for files

You can search for recording files by date. Using the recording date to narrow down your search, you can quickly find the file you are looking for.

[Home] { [Recorder]

Press the OK button.

Enter the folder list screen.

•

Press the F1 (SEARCH) button.

Enter the date list screen.

•

Select the recording date with the

button.

+/−

Press the OK button.

You will get a list of files that were

•

recorded on the date you specified.

Searching for files

Select the file with the +/− button.

Playback

This recorder can play files it has recorded as well as WAV and MP3 format files transferred from other machines.

Playback

Select the file to play back

1 2

(

P. 34, P. 45).

☞

Press the PLAY button to start playback.

[•] will appear on the display.

•

File name

File number

Playback position bar

Elapsed playback time

Output level meter

Press the STOP button to stop

playback.

[L] will appear on the display.

•

Playback of the file will stop.

•

If you switch to the Home screen during

•

playback, you can return to the playback screen by pressing the F3 (PLAYBACK) button.

Changing the playback speed

▌

The playback speed can be changed between [50%] and [400%] without affecting the pitch.

Change it as necessary.

Change the playback speed with the

2/3

button.

Adjust the listening volume to

a comfortable level with the VOLUME dial.

The higher you set the number on the

•

dial, the louder the volume will be.

Note

Variable bit rate MP3 files (in which conversion

•

bit rates vary within a file) may not play back properly.

Playback

Fast-forwarding

▌

Press and hold the the recorder is stopped.

Fast-forwarding stops once you release the

•

button. Press the PLAY button to

start playback from where it was stopped.

Press and hold the file is being played back.

Playback resumes from that position once

•

you release the 9 button.

If an index mark is placed in a file, playback

•

stops at that position (☞ P. 4 8) .

The recorder stops when it reaches the end

•

of a file. If you keep pressing the the recorder continues fast-forwarding from the beginning of the next file.

Rewinding

▌

button when

button when a

button,

The recorder stops when it reaches the

•

beginning of a file. If you keep pressing the 0 button, the recorder continues rewinding from the end of the previous file.

▌Skipping to the beginning of a file

Press the er is in the stop or playback mode.

It skips to the beginning of the next file.

•

Press the er is playing back a file.

It skips to the beginning of the current file.

•

Press the er is stopped.

It skips to the beginning of the previous

•

file. When a file is stopped in the middle, the recorder skips to the beginning of the file.

button when the record-

Playback

Press and hold the

button when

the recorder is stopped.

Rewinding stops once you release the

•

button. Press the PLAY button to

start playback from where it was stopped.

Press and hold the

button when

the recorder is playing back a file.

Playback resumes from that position once

•

you release the 0 button.

If an index mark is placed in a file, playback

•

stops at that position (☞ P. 4 8) .

Press the

button twice when a file

is being played back.

The recorder skips to the beginning of the

•

previous file.

Notes

If an index mark is placed in a file and you try skip-

•

ping to the beginning of the file while it is being played back, the recorder will stop at the index mark. However, the index mark will be jumped over if you try skipping to the beginning of the file while playback is stopped (☞ P. 4 8).

If you try skipping to the beginning of a file

•

during playback with [Skip Space] set to a selection other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip or reverse-skip for the set amount of time before resuming playback (☞ P. 89).

Playback

Placing an index mark

An index mark will help you quickly locate a desired playback position when you fastforward, rewind, or cue a file.

Playback

Be sure to assign the [INDEX] func tion to the Fn

•

button in advance (☞ P.1 07 ).

At the position you wish to

place an index mark, press the preassigned Fn button.

A number appears on the display, and

•

the index mark is placed.

Placing an index mark does not stop

•

recording or playback, so you can continue placing index marks at other positions by the same procedure.

During playback, select the

index mark to be erased with the

9/0

Press the ERASE button while the

index number is being displayed (approx. 2 seconds).

The index mark will be erased.

•

The index numbers after the erased

•

index mark will be automatically adjusted.

button.

Erasing an index mark

▌

Play the file with the index mark

you wish to erase.

Notes

Each file can contain up to 99 index marks. If

•

you try to place more than 99 index marks, [No more can be set] will appear.

Index marks cannot be added to or erased from

•

a locked file (☞ P. 91).

Index marks can only be placed in files recorded

•

by this recorder.

Playback

Segment repeat playback

This feature allows you to play back a part of a file in repeat.

Be sure to assign the [A-B] function to the Fn

•

button in advance (☞ P. 107).

Select the file that has the segment

you wish to play back in repeat, and start playback (☞ P. 34, P. 45).

At the position you wish to start the

segment repeat, press the preassigned

button.

[w] will flash on the display.

•

While this [w] is flashing, you can still

•

fast-forward or rewind just as in normal playback (☞ P. 47), allowing you to quickly locate the end position.

At the position you wish to end the

segment repeat, press the Fn button again.

The segment will be played back in

•

repeat until you release the segment repeat playback.

Releasing the segment repeat

▌

playback

Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback.

Fn (Cancel) button

Pressing the Fn (Cancel) button will release the segment repeat playback and set the recorder back to the normal playback mode.

Note

•

button

Pressing the 0 button will release the segment repeat playback and the recorder will skip to the beginning of the current file.

Adding/erasing an index mark while a segment is being played back in repeat will release the segment repeat playback, and set the recorder back to the normal playback mode.

button

STOP

Pressing the the segment repeat playback, and playback will stop.

button

Pressing the 9 button will release the segment repeat playback and the recorder will skip to the beginning of the next file.

button will release

STOP

Playback

Erasing

Erasing a File

You can erase a file from its folder. You can also erase all files in a selected folder.

Select a file to erase (☞ P. 34, P. 45).

Erasing

While the recorder is stopped,

press the ERASE button.

Select [All in folder] or [One file]

with the +/− button.

Press the OK button.

The display switches to [Erasing!],

•

and erasing starts. [Erased] appears when the file is erased.

Select [Start] with the + button.

Erasing

Partially erasing a file

You can erase an unwanted part of a PCM format file recorded with this recorder.

Play the file you wish to partially

erase.

Locate the beginning of the part you

•

wish to erase. If the file is long, you can use the 9 button to locate the beginning of the part to erase.

At the beginning of the part to

erase, press the ERASE button.

[Erase started] will flash on the

•

display.

Press the ERASE button again at

the position where you wish to end the partial erase.

[Start point] and [End point] will

•

flash alternately on the display.

Press the ERASE button.

Erasing

Playback continues while [Erase

•

started] is flashing, and you can still fast-forward or rewind just as in normal playback, allowing you to quickly locate the end position. If the file reaches the end while the message is flashing, the file's end becomes the end position of the partial erase.

The display switches to [Partial

•

erasing!], and partial erasing starts. [Partial erase completed] appears when the file is partially erased.

If you do not press the ERASE button

•

within 8 seconds, partial erase will be canceled, and the recorder will return to the playback mode.

Erasing

Important Notes on Erasing

▌

Once erased, files cannot be recovered. Check

•

carefully before erasing files.

When you have an SD card inserted in the

•

recorder, make sure to check if your memory selection is set to [Internal memory] or [SD

card] (☞ P. 108).

Locked or read-only files cannot be erased

•

Erasing

(☞ P. 91 ).

No more recordings can be made when

•

[Memory full] appears. Erase unnecessary files before continuing to record.

Files that the recorder does not recognize, as

•

well as folders containing such files, will not be erased. To erase them, connect the recorder to your computer.

Check the remaining battery level beforehand in

•

order to avoid running out of the battery during the process. Note that the erasing process may take a few tens of seconds. Never perform the following operations while erasing is in progress, as doing so may damage your data:

Disconnect the AC adapter.

Remove the battery.

Remove the SD card while the recording

medium is set to [SD card].

Chapter 4

Multi-Track Mode

What You Can Do in the Multi-Track Mode

Multi-Track Mode

The Multi-Track Mode allows you to separately record and play back different parts/sound sources (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocal, etc.).

You can manage up to 8 tracks under 1 project. Recorded tracks can be edited separately to adjust the output level or balance, which is ideal for creating a demo.

In this mode, you can record over an already recorded track, unlike in the recorder mode. Edited tracks can be mixed (bounced) into a single file.

What You Can Do in the Multi-Track Mode

Project

Track 1

Track 2

Save as one file.

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

You can manage up to 8 tracks under 1 project.

Bounce

Files recorded in Multi-Track Mode are automati-

•

cally saved in the [44.1kHz (mono)] format. After mixing (bouncing), they are converted to the [44.1kHz/16bit] format.

001

002

003

004

005

006

007

999

Files and Folders

Folders

▌

In the Multi-Track Mode, there are folders for managing [PRJ] (Project). Files are managed by the project, and each project has a number assigned.

001

002

003

004

005

006

007

999

LS-100

Recorder

MTR

PRJ001

PRJ002

PRJ003

PRJ999

Files and Folders

Selecting a project and track

▌

Home screen Project screen

{

•••

}

•••

}

Multi-Track screen

{

•••

Files and Folders

Multi-Track screen

▌

Icon display

Project number

Recorder status indicator

Files and Folders

File list screen under a project

▌

Key shift

Output balance

Output scale

Mute

Track number

Function guide

Elapsed recording/ playback time

Memory status bar/ Playback position bar

Level meter

Input/output level meter

Icon display

Project number

Files assigned to tracks

Files that have been bounced or are available to be assigned to tracks

Function guide

Creating a Multi-Track Project

Select [Multitrack]

Select a track

Start recording

Create a project

Adjust the recording level

Creating a Multi-Track Project

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Creating a Multi-Track Project

Stop recording

Creating a Multi-Track Project

Check the track (playback)

Adjust the track

Add tracks

Repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more

sound sources to empty tracks.

Bounce the tracks

See pages 59 to 63 for details.

Creating a Multi-Track Project

Select [Multitrack]

Create a project

In the Multi-Track Mode, recorded files (tracks) are saved under a project.

Select a track

You can record up to 8 tracks; recording can be

•

1-track or 2-track recording.

In 1-track recording, input sound from L/R is recorded as a mixed, monaural signal.

1TRKREC

Select [Multitrack], and press the OK

button.

Use the +/-/

[NEW PROJECT], and press the OK button.

Input source Input Mode

Built-in Mic

LINE Input

XLR Input Mono (L)*

9/0

button to select

Mono (L/R MIX)External Mic

Creating a Multi-Track Project

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Both the L/R channels on headphones will emit

the same audio.

Press the F3 (2TRKREC) button to record on

•

two tracks simultaneously. Please choose the two tracks between the following four couples: 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8.

Creating a Multi-Track Project

In 2-track recording, the odd number track will be

2TRKREC

Creating a Multi-Track Project

assigned to the L channel, and the even number track will be assigned to the R channel.

Input source Input Mode

Built-in Mic

L/R Input (Stereo)External Mic

LINE Input

XLR Input Mono (L) / Mono (R)

Adjust the recording level

Press the REC button to enter the

recording standby mode.

Adjust the REC LEVEL dial according to

the sound source (☞ P. 36).

Start recording

Press the REC button.

[K] appears on the display, and recording

•

starts.

b c

Elapsed recording time

Level meter

Input level meter

Stop recording

Press the STOP button.

To re-record, record over the same track. It

•

will not erase the previously recorded file, which will remain within the project.

Creating a Multi-Track Project

Check the track (playback)

Press the PLAY button.

The multiple tracks you have recorded under

•

the project will be played back together.

You can change the pitch by pressing the p/

•

button while a track is selected. Pressing

the p button will raise the pitch by a semitone (#1–6), while the q button lowers it by a semitone ( you wish to playback and press the Fn (Key) button; you will be able to adjust the key of the selected track. Be sure to assign the [Key Change] function to the Fn button in advance (☞ P. 107). However, you cannot select a track for key adjustment while playback is in progress.

Current pitch

To listen to a specific track while muting the

•

others, set the cursor to the track you wish to play back, and press the Fn (Solo) button. Pressing the button again releases the [Solo] function. Be sure to assign the [Solo] function to the Fn button in advance (☞ P. 107).

To rewind the file, press and hold the 0

•

button when the recorder is in playback mode or stop mode.

To fast-forward the file, press and hold

•

the 9 button when the recorder is in playback mode or stop mode.

Adjust the track

1–6). Set the cursor to the track

Creating a Multi-Track Project

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Select a track to adjust with the +/− button.

Press the

button to choose the

setting you wish to change.

The edit screen switches each time you press

•

the 9 button. To return to the previous screen, press the 0 button.

Mute: Press

Mute can be set for each track. Change the mute setting with the +/− button. The mute function can be assigned to the Fn button.

once.

Creating a Multi-Track Project

Output balance: Press 9 twice.

Creating a Multi-Track Project

You can adjust the volume for each track. Adjust the volume with the +/− button.

Left/right balance: Press 9 three times.

You can adjust the panning of left and right audio for each track. Adjust the left/right balance with the +/− button.

Track assignment: Press 9 four times.

You can assign files that are managed under a project to specific tracks. Use the +/− button to select files to assign and target tracks, and press the OK button.

Repeat steps 3 to 6 to

add more sound

sources to empt y

tracks.

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Add tracks

You can record additional tracks while playing back a previously recorded track.

Select an empty track with the +/−

button.

Empty track

Press the REC button to enter the

recording standby mode.

Adjust the recording level with the REC

LEVEL dial.

Press the PLAY button to play back the

previously recorded track.

All files assigned to the track will be mixed

•

and played back.

The audio of mixed playback will be output

•

through the EAR jack.

Recording starts at the same time as playback.

•

Creating a Multi-Track Project

Press the STOP button to stop recording

Repeat steps 3 to 6 to

add more sound

sources to empt y

tracks.

Bounce the tracks

This recorder allows you to save up to 8 tracks under 1 project. Once you run out of empty tracks, create bounce files and assign them to tracks.

You can bounce any of the files that are currently assigned to tracks.

Press the preassigned Fn (Bounce)

Press the OK button.

and playback.

button.

Be sure to assign the [Bounce] function to

•

the Fn button in advance (☞ P. 107).

An animation will appear on the display, and

•

bouncing starts.

[Done] appears when the bouncing is

•

complete. It will be saved as a new PCM format [44.1kHz/16bit] file under the same project.

Creating a Multi-Track Project

Erasing a Multi-Track Project/Track

Erasing a project

Erase unnecessary projects.

Select a project to erase.

Erasing a Multi-Track Project/ Track

Press the

The erase confirmation screen

•

appears.

Press the + button to select [Start].

ERASE

button.

Erase a track

Erase unnecessary tracks.

Select the project that contains

the track you wish to erase.

Press the OK button.

The Multi-Track screen appears.

•

Press the OK button.

The display switches to [Erasing!],

•

and erasing starts. [Erased] appears when the project is erased.

Erasing a Multi-Track Project/Track

Select the track to erase with the

button.

+/−

Press the ERASE button.

The erase confirmation screen

•

appears.

Select [Start] with the + button.

▌

Once erased, projects or tracks cannot be

•

When you have an SD card inserted in the

•

You cannot erase a project that contains a

•

Important Notes on Erasing

recovered. Check carefully before erasing them.

recorder, make sure to check if your memory selection is set to [Internal memory] or [SD card] (☞ P. 10 8) .

track for which the file lock has been set. If you attempt to erase such a project, only the locked track remains in the project.

Erasing a Multi-Track Project/ Track

Press the OK button.

The display switches to [Erasing!],

•

and erasing starts. [Erased] appears when the file is erased.

Chapter 5

About the Tuner, the

Lissajous, and the

Metronome

Using the tuner

This recorder is equipped with a tuner function which consists of the following four items: calibration, chromatic, guitar, and bass. This function enables you to perform accurate tuning according to the type of musical instrument you have selected.

[Home] { [Tuner]

Press the +/− button to select type

of tuner.

Setting up the [Calibration]

Set up the calibration of the tuner. The frequency of the reference tone A can be adjusted by 1Hz increments in the range of 435Hz to 445Hz.

Press the +/− button to select the.

frequency, and then press the OK button.

Setting up the [Chromatic Tuner]

Supports all the musical scales and allows you to tune the pitch of the instrument inserted to the reference pitch.

Tune the musical instrument by

playing a single note.

Using the tuner

Select the item to set up from

•

[Calibration], [Chromatic Tuner], [Guitar], and [Bass].

Press the OK button.

The screen for the item you have

•

selected will appear.

The target position of the reference

tone

The tuning meter

The name of the note closest to the

entered sound

The name of the note closest to the

•

recognized sound appears.

The target of the tuning is the note

•

(signal) that is currently displayed.

Using the tuner

Adjust while looking at the tuning

meter and the indicator.

Adjust while looking at the tuning

meter and the indicator.

Tune accurately with the needle

Using the tuner

•

pointing to the center of the meter.

Any electronic musical instrument

•

should be directly connected without any additional equipment (such as an effector).

Tune accurately with the needle

•

pointing to the center of the meter.

A guitar chords chart

String number/Note name

123456 EBGDAE

Setting up the [Guitar] and the [Bass]

These items are basic tuning types for

A bass chords chart

the guitar and the bass.

String number/Note name

Tune the musical instrument by

plucking a single note.

1234

GDAE

The number of the string to tune

The tuning chord

The reference value of the string that

•

has been plucked appears.

About the Lissajous measurement

In facilities for sound recording (such as broadcasting studios), the distance between a microphone and a sound source is automatically measured from the phase difference. The Lissajous waveform helps you obtain the optimal positioning of a dynamic microphone or a condenser microphone.

What is a phase difference?

▌

A slight difference between two sound waves is called a phase difference. The sound is equally fed into the left/right sides of the microphone if it is directly in front of the sound source. However, a slight time difference is produced between the left and right channels if the sound source is slightly off either to the left side or right side of the microphone.

Use the lissajous measurement to perform optimal sound recording. This function operates in accordance with the settings set in [Input Select].

A phase difference

of 90 degrees

About the Lissajous measurement

Connect an amplifier to the recorder

before starting to measure.

When using a dynamic microphone or

condenser microphone

Loud speaker Loud speaker

The  ow o f the reference signal

EAR jack

XLR/stan dard phone combo jack

[Home] { [Lissajous]

Loud ampli erLou d ampli er

About the Lissajous measurement

The current measurement value appears.

When there is no phase difference (0

•

degrees), it means that sound is being equally fed into the left/right channels of the microphone. If phase difference arises, the line becomes wider. At a phase difference of 90 degrees, the line forms a circle.

About the Lissajous measurement

Phase di erence 0 degree

Examples of the measurement display:

Phase di erence 45 degrees

Phase di erence 135 degrees

Phase di erence 90 degrees

Phase di erence 180 degrees

Using the metronome

[Home] { [Metronome]

Press the +/− button to adjust the

tempo.

Counter

indicator

Tempo

instruction

Press the PLAY button to start the

metronome.

Metronome weight

Tempo

Tempo instructions to provide a rough idea of tempo

LARGO

LARGHETTO

ADAGIO Slowly =66~75

ANDANTE Walking tempo =

MODERATO Moderately =108~119

ALLEGRO

PRESTO

PRESTISSIMO

Widely and slowly

A little more slowly

Rapidly =120~167

Very fast =168~200

Very very fast =201~208

=40~59

=60~65

76~107

Using the metronome

Use the VOLUME dial to adjust the volume of

•

the metronome. Select the [Metoronome Menu] from the

•

[MENU] to make additional settings for the metronome (☞ P. 101).

Chapter 6

Menus

How to set the menus

Items in the menus are classified by the tabs. Therefore, when shifting between items, you can quickly set the target item by selecting the tab to which it belongs. Take the following steps to set each item in the menu.

Press the

The menu screen opens.

•

Press the

select the tab which contains the target item to be set.

9/0

button.

button to

Press the +/− button to select the

item to be set.

Press the OK button.

How to set the menus

When the cursor in the setting tab is

•

moved, the menu screen changes.

The screen shifts to the menu of the

•

selected item.

How to set the menus

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

How to set the menus

Press the setting.

button to finish the

Press the

the menu screen.

When the menu screen is opened

•

during recording or playing status, pressing the the screen to the previous screen.

button to close

button returns

The screen shows that the setting is

•

finalized.

If you press the 0 button without

•

pressing the OK button, the setting operation is cancelled, and the screen returns to the previous screen.

List of menus

▌Recording Menu [Rec Menu]: Menu settings for recording

in the choices field indicates the default setting.

Set items Choices

Operation mode



: Setting OK

× : Setting NG

Stopped

Playing

Recording

Recording mode*

[Rec Mode] ☞ P. 80

Mic gain

[Mic Gain]

Recording level

[Rec Level]

Input selection

[Input Select]

Mic power

[Mic Power] ☞ P. 84

Recording format

[Rec Format] ☞ P. 85

Low cut filter

[Low Cut Filter] ☞ P. 86

Pre-recording*

[Pre-Recording] ☞ P. 87

P. 81

☞

P. 82

☞

P. 83

☞

[Normal] [Overdub] [Play Sync] [V-Sync. Rec]

[Built-in Mic]: [HI] [MID] [LO] [External Mic]: [HI] [MID] [LO] [XLR(L)]: [HI] [LO] [XLR(R)]: [HI] [LO]

[Manual]

You can adjust the limiter/compressor settings for each input source.

[Auto]

[Built-in Mic] [External Mic] [Line] [XLR/Phone]

[

Phantom Power

[

Plug-in Power

[

PCM

]: [

44.1kHz/16bit

[

MP3

]: [

128kbps

[300Hz] [100 Hz] [Off]

[On] [Off]

]: [

48V

]: [On] [

]

Off

]

] [

24V

]

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











List of menus

Recording monitor

[Rec Monitor

] ☞ P. 88

[On] [Off]

* In the Multi-Track Mode, [Rec Mode] and [Pre-Recording] do not function.



List of menus

▌Play Menu [Play Menu]: Menu settings for playback

Set items Choices

Operation mode



: Setting OK

× : Setting NG

Stopped

Playing

Recording

Play mode

[Play Mode] ☞ P. 89

List of menus

Skip space*

[Skip Space] ☞ P. 89

[One file] [List]

[Forward Skip]:

[ File Skip][10sec.][30sec.]

[1min.][5min.][10min. [Reverse Skip]: [File Skip][1sec.][3sec.][5sec.]

[10sec.][30sec.][1min.][5min.]

* In the Multi-Track Mode, [Play Menu] do not function.

File menu [File Menu]:

▌

Set items Choices

Erase Lock

[File Lock]

File Move/Copy

[Move/Copy] ☞ P. 92

P. 91

☞

Menu settings that relate to files

[On] [Off]

Copies and moves the files within the memory.



]



Operation mode



: Setting OK

× : Setting NG

Stopped



Playing

Recording

××

File Divide*

[File Divide

Property

] ☞ P. 96

[Property

] ☞ P. 95

Divides a file recorded on this device.

Displays information about a file or folder.



××



List of menus

MP3 Convert

[MP3 Convert] ☞ P. 96

CD Write

[CD Write] ☞ P. 98

Bounce**

[Bounce] ☞ P. 99

Converts a PCM [44.1 kHz/16 bit] (WAV) format file into an MP3 format file.

Directly writes a PCM [44.1 kHz/16 bit] (WAV ) format file into a CD.

Saves all the tracks in a Multi-Track Mode project to one file.



××

* In the Multi-Track Mode, [File Divide] does not function. ** In the

Recorder Mode, [Bounce] does not function.

▌Metronome Menu [Metronome Menu]: Menu settings that relate to the

metronome

Operation mode



: Setting OK

× : Setting NG

Stopped

Set items Choices

Metronome

[Metronome] ☞ P. 101

[Off] [On] [Setting]: You can set [Display], [Countdown*],

[Tempo], [Sound], [Beat], and [Volume].

Playing

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List of menus

Recording

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* In the Multi-Track Mode, [Countdown] do not function. ** During recording, you can set [Off] or [On].

Backlight

[Backlight] ☞ P. 103

List of menus

▌LCD/Sound Menu [LCD/Sound Menu]: Menu settings that relate to the

LCD and sound

Operation mode

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: Setting OK

× : Setting NG

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Set items Choices

[Lighting time]: [5sec.] [10sec.] [30sec.] [1min.] [Always on] [Dim light time]: [30sec.] [1min.] [2min.] [5min.] [Always on] [Brightness]: [01] [02] [03]

Playing

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Recording

LED [LED]

Beep [Beep] ☞ P. 104 [00] [01] [02] [03] [04] [05]

Language selection

[Language (Lang)] ☞ P. 105

Voice guide

[Voice Guide] ☞ P. 105

Intro play

[Intro Play

]

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P. 104

P. 106

[On] [Off]

The languages available for display vary depending on the sales region.

[On/Off]: [On] [Off] [Speed]: [100%]–[400%] The default is [100%] [Volu me]: [01] [02] [03] [04] [05]

[10s ec.] [5sec.] [3sec.] [Off]

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List of menus

▌Device Menu [Device Menu]: Menu settings that relate to the device

Operation mode

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: Setting OK

× : Setting NG

Set items Choices

Fn key setting

[Fn. Setting] ☞ P. 107

Memory selection

[Memory Select

] ☞ P. 108

[Fn. Recorder]: [F1] [F2] [F3] [Fn. MTR]: [F1] [F2] [F3] Th e fun c tions c an be a ss ign ed from e ach template.

[Internal memory] [SD card]

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Recording

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List of menus

Power save

[Power Save] ☞ P. 109

Clock setting

[Time & Date] ☞ P. 109

USB setting

[USB Settings

Setting reset

[Reset Settings

Formatting

[Format

Memory info

[Memory Info.]

System info

[System Info.

]

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] ☞ P. 110

] ☞ P. 112

P. 114

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] ☞ P. 116

P. 116

[5min.] [10min.] [30min.] [1hr. ] [Off]

[Hour] [Minute] [Yea r] [Month] [Day]

[USB Connection]: [PC] [AC Adapter] [Optional] [USB Class]: [Storage Class] [Composite]

Resets the settings to the default.

Formats the selected memory.

Displays the remaining memory and capacity.

[Model] [Versi on] [Serial No.]

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Recording mode [Rec Mode]

This menu sets the recording method of the recorder mode.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Rec Mode]

Recording menu

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select the

recording method.

[Normal]

This method records sound in the standard way (☞ P. 37).

[Overdub]

While a file is playing, the input sound can be recorded over the current file (☞ P. 39).

[Play Sync]

Only the audio source that was recorded in synchronizaton with the file content is saved (☞ P. 41).

[V-Sync. Rec]

This method automatically starts recording when a sound that is louder than the set audio synchro level is detected (☞ P. 43).

Press the OK button.

When [V-Sync. Rec] is selected, the

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Menu screen opens.

When [V-Sync. Rec] is selected

Select a menu item by pressing the

button and then the OK button.

+/−

[On] setting

Press the

V-synchro recording functions.

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When

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different mode, the function turns off automatically.

[V-Sync. time] setting

Select the detect time by pressing the

button and then the OK button.

+/−

This setting sets the detecting time. When

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the input (recording level) remains lower than the specified setting for longer than the set detecting time, the recorder shifts into the wait status or the stop status.

[Mode] setting

By pressing the +/− button, select

either [One time] or [Continuous] and then press the OK button.

[One time]

After completion of recording, the file closes, and the device shifts into the recording stop status.

[Continuous]

After completion of recording, the file closes and the device shifts into the recording wait status. When any sound is detected, the sound is recorded in a new file.

button.

[Rec Mode] is changed to a

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Microphone gain [Mic Gain]

Sensitivity to the input source can be changed in accordance with the application and/or the recording environment.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Mic Gain]

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select the

Input source.

Press the OK button.

The sensitivity setting for the selected

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input source appears.

Press the +/− button to select the

sensitivity.

Mic Gain

For [Built-in Mic] and [External Mic],

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you can select from [Hi], [Mid], and [Lo], and for [XLR (L)] and [XLR (R)], you can select from [Hi] and [Lo].

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

Recording menu

[Built-in Mic]

This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the built-in stereo microphone.

[External Mic]

This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the externally connected microphone.

[XLR (L)]

This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the XLR type microphone that is connected to the L channel.

[XLR (R)]

This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the XLR type microphone that is connected to the R channel.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Recording level [Rec Level]

This setting can set either automatic or manual adjustment of the recording level. In addition, with the limiter/compressor of the input source , it can adjust the audio range for limiting.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Rec Level]

Recording menu

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select the

input microphone.

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

[Manual]

The recording level is to be adjusted manually at recording. Limiter/ compressor can be set.

[Auto]

The recording level is adjusted automatically at recording. This setting is convenient when you want to start recording quickly.

Press the

When [Manual] is selected, the

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limiter/compressor setting screen opens.

button.

Press the OK button.

The setting for the selected input source

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appears.

When [Manual] is selected

Select a menu item by pressing

the +/− button and then the OK button.

[Limiter 1]

[Compressor 1]

Select this setting to enhance the sound strength. This setting is suitable for music recordings.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

[Limiter 2]

[Compressor 2]

Select this setting to equalize the sound strength. This setting avoids distortions, the sound level will be equalized at a predetermined volume. This setting is suitable for voice recordings.

[Limit/Comp Off]

This setting is used when adjusting the input level without using the correction function.

Limiter*/ Compressor**

This function will adjust the input

level when sudden high volume is encountered. This will prevent sound distortion.

This function will adjust the level

variation when high- and low-volume input signals are mixed. The input level will be generally equalized to a listenable sound.

Input switch [Input Select]

This setting sets the input channel of the audio source.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] {

[Input Select]

Press the

Press the +/− button to select the

Input source.

[Built-in Mic]

Sound is input through the built-in stereo microphone.

[External Mic]

Sound is input by connecting an external microphone to the MIC jack.

[Line]

Sound is input by connecting an external unit to the MIC jack.

[XLR/Phone]

Sound is input through a musical instrument or the microphone connected to the XLR/standard phone combo jack.

button.

Input source

Recording menu

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Microphone power source [Mic Power]

This setting sets the voltage used when a microphone or an external unit which needs the phantom power supply is connected. It also sets whether the power is supplied to the external microphone corresponding to the plug-in power function.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] {

[Mic Power]

Recording menu

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

When [Phantom Power] is selected

Select the voltage by pressing the +/

button and then the OK button.

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To enable the setting, turn [ON] the

XLR Power switch on the recorder.

Even if the microphone is not

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connected, the remaining battery time will be reduced faster if the XLR power switch is turned [ON], so please be careful.

[Phantom Power]

This setting sets the voltage of the phantom power.

[Plug-in Power]

This setting sets the power supply of the plug-in power.

Press the OK button.

The selected menu screen appears.

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When [Plug-in Power] is selected

By pressing the +/− button, select

either [On] or [Off] and then press the OK button.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Recording format [Rec Format]

This setting corresponds to the linear PCM format that can record sound at a sound quality that is better than CDs and to the MP3 format that can record by highly compressing the file.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] {

[Rec Format]

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select the

recording format.

Press the OK button.

The selected menu screen appears.

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Press the +/− button to select the

recording rate.

[PCM]

[96.0kHz/24bit] to [44.1kHz Files saved in the PCM (WAV) format correspond to BWF (Broadcast Wave Format), and the date and time that each file is recorded is added to the file.

[MP3]

[320kbps] to [64kbps (mono)]

Recording menu

(mono)]

[PCM]

This is the uncompressed phonological form that is used for music CDs.

[MP3]

This is the International Standard that MPEG, the working group of ISO (International Organization for Standardization), has established.

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

Rec Format

Note

Corresponding formats for

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[Play Sync](☞ P.41),

and [CD Write] (☞ P. format with [44.1kHz/16bit]. No other formats correspond.

[Overdub](☞ P.39),

[MP3 Convert] (☞ P. 96)

98) functions are the PCM

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Low cut filter [Low Cut Filter]

The recorder has a low-cut filter function that eliminates low frequency sound during recording for recording of clearer sound. It can diminish air conditioning noise and the noise of the projector.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] {

[Low Cut Filter]

Recording menu

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

Low cut filter

[300Hz]

[Use this setting when the [100Hz] setting is not sufficiently effective.

[100Hz]

This function diminishes the noise generated by air conditions, projectors, and so on. It is effective when recording indoors.

[Off]

This setting stops the function.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Pre-recording [Pre-Recording]

The pre-recording function starts recording a maximum of two seconds* prior to the start of recording. For example, if you want to record the sound of a bird singing and you press the

button when the bird sings, recording

REC

starts a maximum of two seconds* prior to the bird singing.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] {

[Pre-Recording]

How to use Pre-Recording

▌

To record sound using Pre-Recording, set [Pre-Recording] to [On].

While the recorder is in stop mode,

press the REC button.

The recorder shifts into the record

•

wait status. It constantly records a maximum of two seconds* of sound.

Press the REC button.

The recorder resumes recording. It

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starts recording from a maximum of two seconds of recording.

* The length depends on the [Rec

Format] setting.

prior to the resumption

Recording menu

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

[On]

Recording starts a maximum of two seconds* prior to the start of recording.

[Off]

This setting stops the function.

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

Notes

When the [Pre-Recording] function is used, the

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following functions cannot be used.

[V-Sync. Rec] (☞ P. 43)

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[Metronome] (☞ P.

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101)

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Recording monitor [Rec Monitor]

This setting selects whether the recording sound is output from the EAR jack.

[Menu] { [Rec Menu] {

[Rec Monitor]

Recording menu

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

Notes

When [Rec mode] is set to [Overdub] or [Play

•

Sync], set [Rec Monitor] to [ON].

When a speaker with built-in amplifier or other

•

device is connected, microphone feedback could occur during recording.For the recording monitor, use the head phone, or set [Rec Monitor] to [Off] during recording.

[On]

The recording monitor functions.

[Off]

This setting stops the function. No sound is output from the EAR jack.

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

Play menu [Play Menu]

Play mode [Play Mode]

This setting enables you to select your preferred play mode.

[Menu] { [Play Menu] {

[Play Mode]

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

Skip space [Skip Space]

This function skips (forwards) or reverse skips (reverses) by the set time while playing a file. It is convenient for moving quickly to the playing position or for playing short phrases repeatedly.

[Menu] { [Play Menu] {

[Skip Space]

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

Play menu

[One file]

Playback stops right after the current file is played.

[List]

This setting plays the files in a folder.

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

[Forward Skip]

Playback starts after the set time is skipped.

[Reverse Skip]

Playback starts after the set time is reverse skipped.

Press the OK button.

The selected menu screen appears.

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Play menu [Play Menu]

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

[Forward Skip]

[File skip] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.]

Play menu

[5 min.] [10 min.]

[Reverse Skip]

[File skip] [1 sec.] [3 sec.] [5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.] [5 min.]

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

▌How to play with skipping and reverse skipping

Press the PLAY button to start

playing.

9/0

Press playback.

button during

The set space is skipped or reverse

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skipped and then playback starts.

Note

If there is an index mark nearer than the skip

•

position, the recorder skips or reverse-skips to that position.

File menu [File Menu]

Erase lock [File Lock]

Setting the erase lock for a file prevents erroneous deletion of important files. In addition, it prevents a file from being deleted even when you conduct a file erase (☞ P. 5 0 ) .

Select a file to set the erase lock

(☞ P. 34, P. 45).

Recorder Mode Multi-Track Mode

In stop mode, open the menu.

[Menu] { [File Menu] {

[File Lock].

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

[On]

This setting locks the file.

[Off]

This setting releases the file lock.

Press the OK button to finish the

setting.

File menu

Press the OK button.

File menu [File Menu]

File Move/Copy [Move/Copy]

This setting can move or copy a file saved in the built-in memory or the SD card within the memory. In addition, it can also move/copy a file between memories.

Select the folder where the file to

be moved or copied is stored (☞ P. 34).

File menu

Recorder Mode Multi-Track Mode

[Menu] { [File Menu] {

[Move/Copy]

Press the +/− button to select a

menu item.

[Move to memory]

This menu item moves the files in the built-in memory or the SD card into a different folder in the built-in memory.

[Copy to memory]

This menu item copies the files in the built-in memory or the SD card into a different folder in the built-in memory.

[Move to SD]

This menu item moves the files in the built-in memory or the SD card into a different folder in the SD card.

[Copy to SD]

This menu item copies the files in the built-in memory or the SD card into a different folder in the SD card.

Press the OK button.

The screen for selecting the number of

•

files to be moved or copied opens.

File menu [File Menu]

Press the +/− button to select

the number of files for moving or copying.

[One file]

The specified file is selected.

[Selected files]

Several files are selected.

[All files]

All files in the folder are selected.

Press the OK button.

The selected menu screen appears.

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[One file] setting

Press the +/− button to select the

file to be moved or copied and press the OK button.

[Selected files] setting

Press the +/− button to select the

file to be moved or copied and press the OK button to put a check mark in the file.

Repeat step 1, select a file to be

moved or copied, and then press the F2 (OK) button.

[All files] setting

All files in the current folder are

automatically selected, and the screen shifts to the [Destination] screen.

Press the +/− button to select a

destination folder for files to be moved or copied.

File menu

[Multitrack] will not be displayed if a

•

file format different from PCM format [44,1 kHz/16bit] has been selected.

Press the OK button.

File menu [File Menu]

Moving/copying to [Recorder]

Press the +/− button to select a

folder to be moved or copied.

File menu

Moving/copying to [Multitrack]

Press the +/− button to select a

project to be moved or copied.

Notes

When the remaining space in the memory is

•

insufficient, the copying process is unavailable.

When the total number of files exceeds 999, the

•

moving or copying process is unavailable.

Do not remove the batteries during the file

•

moving or copying process. The data may get damaged.

A file cannot be moved or copied in the same

•

folder.

When the moving or copying process is can-

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celled partway through the process, the process is completed for all files that have already been moved or copied. For all other files, the process is cancelled.

All files for which File Lock (☞ P. 91) is set

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continue to be protected by File Lock after the moving or copying process.

The moving or copying process cannot be used

•

for files located directly under the [Recorder] folder.

Only [44.1kHz/16bit] or [44.1kHz(mono)]

•

files recorded in recorder mode can be moved or copied to [Multitrack]. The move and copy processes are unavailable if there is no PRJ folder.

You can move or copy a file recorded in Multi-

•

Track Mode to [Recorder].

Press F2 (OK) button.

[Moving!] or [Copying!] appears on

•

the display, and moving or copying of the file starts.

When [File move completed] or [File

•

copy completed] is displayed, the process is completed.

File menu [File Menu]

File divide [File Divide]

When a file with a large capacity or a file that has a long recording time is divided, the File divide function makes it easier to manage and edit the file.

Only the MP3 and PCM format files recorded with

•

this recorder can be divided. In the Multi-Track Mode, [

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function.

Stop at the position where the file

should be divided.

When the 9/0 button is kept

•

pressed, the recorder fast-forwards or fast-reverses.

It is convenient if the dividing

•

positions are marked with an index mark in advance.

[Menu] { [File Menu] {

[File divide]

File Divide

] does not

Press the + button to select [Start].

Press the OK button.

The display shifts to [Dividing!], and

•

file division starts. When [File divide completed] is displayed, file division

is finished.

Notes

[File divide] is available only from the file

•

display screen.

When the number of files in the folder exceeds

•

999, the dividing process is unavailable.

Files with the File Lock (☞ P. 91) cannot be

•

divided.

After the dividing process, the front section is

•

called "File name_1.wav", and the rear section is called "File name_2.wav."

Even MP3 or PCM files with a very short record-

•

ing time may not be able to be divided.

Do not remove the batteries during the file-

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dividing process. The data may be destroyed.

File menu

Press the OK button.

File menu [File Menu]

Property [Property]

This function enables you to check information about a file or folder.

Select the file or folder for which

you want to display information (☞ P. 34, P. 45).

File menu

Folder Select File Select

[Menu] { [File Menu] {

[Property]

Press the OK button.

MP3 Convert [MP3 Convert]

This function converts an already-saved PCM format WAV file into a bit rate 128 kbps MP3 file. A large-sized WAV file can be downsized.

Note

Files that can be converted are PCM format

•

[44.1kHz/16bit] or [44.1kHz(mono)] files only.

Select a WAV file to be converted

(☞ P. 34, P. 45)

In the Recorder Mode:

Press the +/− button to select the

file from the file list screen.

Folder Select File Select

If a file is selected, [Name], [Date],

•

[Size], and [Bit Rate] are displayed. If a folder is selected, [Name] and [File] are displayed.

After checking the information,

press the OK button.

Press the 9 button to switch to

the file screen.

•

It will set the recorder in the stop mode without playing back the file.

File menu [File Menu]

In the Multi-Track Mode:

Press the +/− button to select the

file from the file list screen.

[Menu] { [File Menu] {

[MP3 Convert]

Press the OK button.

The convert check screen appears.

•

Press the OK button.

The animation is displayed on the

•

screen, and MP3 conversion starts. When [Done] is displayed, conversion is finished.

The converted file becomes the [MP3

•

128kbps] format.

MP3 Converted files cannot be played

•

in Multi-Track Mode. To listen to them, copy them to the recorder folder.

When [MP3 Convert] (☞ P.107) is set to the Fn

•

button, pressing the allocated button starts the conversion.

The time required for conversion is almost the

•

same as the file length of the file to be converted.

File menu

Press the + button to select [Start].

File menu [File Menu]

CD write [CD Write]

PCM (WAV) files recorded with this recorder can be directly written to an external CD drive.

Note

Files that can be written to a CD are PCM format

•

[44.1kHz/16bit] files only.

Connect the recorder and the

external CD drive by using the USB connection cable.

File menu

Insert an empty CD to the CD drive.

•

Select a WAV file to be written to

the CD (P. 34, P. 45).

In the Multi-Track Mode:

Press the +/− button to select the

file from the file list screen.

[Menu] { [File Menu] {

[CD Write]

Press the OK button.

Press the +/− button to select how

many files to write to the CD.

In the Recorder Mode:

Press the +/− button to select the

file from the file list screen.

Press the 9 button to switch to

the file screen.

•

It will set the recorder in the stop mode without playing back the file.

[One file] A single file will be written to the CD. [Selected files] Multiple files will be written to the CD.

ess the OK button

The screen for your selection will

•

appear.

File menu [File Menu]

Setting [1Fil e]

Select the file with the +/− button

and press the OK button.

The animation is displayed on the

•

screen, and CD Write starts. When [Done] is displayed, CD Write is finished.

When [CD Write] (☞ P. 107) is set to the Fn

•

button, pressing the allocated button starts the CD write.

Recorder Mode Multi-Track Mode

Setting [Selected Files]

Select a file with the +/− button and

press the OK button to mark the file.

Recorder Mode Multi-Track Mode

Repeat step 1 to select other files,

and press the F2 (OK) button.

Press the + button to select [Start].

Press the OK button.

Notes

To make the writing more reliable, use the AC

•

power supply to power the external CD drive.

A few minutes may pass before the process

•

completes. Avoid conducting the following operations in order to prevent damage to data. In addition,

beforehand in order to avoid running out of the battery during the process.

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check the remaining battery level

Disconnecting the USB cable during the

process. Removing the battery during the process. When the recording medium is [SD card],

removing the SD card during processing. Turning off the external CD drive during

processing. Removing the CD during processing.

Bounce [Bounce]

Multiple tracks saved in a multi-track mode project can be grouped into a single stereo track.

[Home] { [Multitrack]

File menu

File menu [File Menu]

Press the OK button.

Press the +/-/

select the project for the bounce process.

File menu

Press the OK button.

9/0

button to

Press the OK button.

The bounce check window appears.

•

Press the + button to select [Start].

Press the OK button.

The screen shifts to the Multi-Track

•

screen.

The animation is displayed on the

•

screen, and the bounce process starts. When [Done] is displayed, bouncing is finished.

When the bounce process completes,

•

the new PCM format [44.1kHz/16bit] file is saved in the project.

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[Menu] { [File Menu] {

[Bounce]

When [Bounce] (☞ P. 107) is set to the Fn

•

button, pressing the allocated button starts the bounce process.

Note

Bounce] does not function in the recorder

[

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mode.

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